Procurement Specialist

Responsibilities

• Develops procurement solutions for complex problems requiring ingenuity, creativity, and innovation.
• Prepares Request for Quote/Proposal documentation and correspondence; analyzes and evaluates vendor responses; performs price analysis; negotiates pricing, provisions, and terms and conditions; performs supplier assessments and source selection; prepares and issues Purchase Orders; administers and closes Purchase Orders; prepares and maintains procurement documentation.
• Works as a member of an integrated team with Purchasing, Contracts, Engineering, Quality, and Program Management personnel; assists with defining requirements, conducting market research, and identifying sources.
• Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local laws and regulations, as well as company policies and procedures.
• Supports the Purchasing Manager by ensuring the purchasing team adheres to policies and work instructions; supervising staff, including interviewing, hiring, and training; planning, assigning, directing work, appraising performance, rewarding, and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving issues.
• Reviews and approves all orders within the limits of authority set by management; coordinates with Program staff to ensure material and service needs are met; resolves issues and conflicts with vendors.
• Develops and executes procurement plans for outsourced manufacturing services for subsea applications; assists Project Managers with material cost, availability, and lead time investigations; attempts competitive quoting on materials and services; prepares and monitors MILSTRIP requisitions; prepares and monitors Reports of Discrepancy (RODs), Quality Deficiency Reports (QDRs), and Vendor Feedback Reports; assists with preparing weekly reports of outstanding purchases.
• Identifies primary and alternate sources for each item needed; encourages suppliers to remain competitive to achieve best value; performs risk analysis and develops mitigation plans for subcontracted services; participates in make-or-buy analysis; manages and resolves supplier performance issues.
• Executes all aspects of the subcontract/purchase order process from cradle to grave; negotiates and obtains best pricing for outsourced manufacturing services and other services including transportation agreements and rentals; documents and completes procurement files to ensure compliance with CPSR requirements; reconciles vendor invoices and ensures payments are in accordance with agreed-upon terms.

Qualifications

• 8 years purchasing or related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Thorough understanding of FAR/DFAR/NFAR clauses as related to procurement practices and guidelines (RFQ, Price/Cost Analysis, Sole Source, DPAS, Debarment, etc.).
• Experience with various federal subcontract types including Firm Fixed Price, Time and Material, Labor Hour, and Cost Plus.
• Strong ability to work in a high-paced environment, prioritize, and meet deadlines.
• Personal computer skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office Word and Excel.
• Understanding of CPSR audits.
• Bachelor’s degree in business, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or related field.
• Purchasing and/or Contracts Professional certification (e.g., NCMA, ISM, APS).
• DOD/US Navy supply and procurement system experience.
• Experience with development articles and prototypes, prime mission equipment, spares, support equipment, and site support.
• Experience with Deltek CostPoint ERP System.
• US citizen with ability to obtain/maintain a DoD security clearance.